Yesterday, votes were counted across Surrey for the two new unitary councils - West and East Surrey. In a historic win, both new Surrey councils are to be run by the Liberal Democrats! Here in Guildford Borough, we won 12 out of 20 new council seats.
We want to thank everyone who voted for our councillors and for us to run the council. There are challenges ahead, but there is also an enormous opportunity.
I recently spoke in the Commons debate on the Representation of the People Bill, which aims to modernise and strengthen our democratic system.
I was pleased to see the Government present its Social Cohesion Strategy on Monday – a strategy that is needed now more than ever.
Continuing my work with the Molly Rose Foundation, I recently raised with the Prime Minister the heartbreaking case of Hannah, a Guildford constituent who tragically died after taking a highly toxic substance bought online.
Zöe Franklin said “A State Visit is the highest diplomatic show of respect our country can offer. Since launching the illegal war against Iran and destabilising the entire Middle East, President Trump has insulted our veterans, our service personnel who..
It has been an honour and privilege to serve Onslow ward as a borough councillor for the past three years so it is with sadness...
On Thursday, the Liberal Democrats launched our campaign for the West Surrey local elections in May.
We are calling for the UK to enter the EU's landmark new Migration and Asylum Pact to help implement an asylum system that is fair and effective for all.
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.
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